Michigan’s top 20 boys basketball teams
U-D Jesuit’s Greg Eboigbodin. *All players seniors unless noted 1. U-D Jesuit (28-0 in 2015-16) Outlook: Don’t be surprised if the defending Class A state champs end up at the Breslin Center again....
View ArticleMichigan State an underdog to Notre Dame for recruit Antjuan Simmons?
Let's get to know Michigan State's 2017 football recruits, starting with Connor Heyward, a 6 feet 2, 215-pound athlete from Suwanee, Ga. A three-star recruit, Heyward is the son of former NFL standout...
View ArticleEx-Orchard Lake St. Mary's WR KJ Hamler picks Penn State over MSU
KJ Hamler. Wide receiver KJ Hamler, who transferred from Orchard Lake St. Mary’s to IMG Academy in Florida for his senior season this fall, committed to Penn State on Friday. He also strongly...
View ArticleFriday, Dec. 9 high school basketball results
4. Brandon Johns, 6-9, junior, East Lansing. Boys basketball Allen Park 58, Allen Park Inter-City Baptist 49: Alec Sanchez recorded 17 points in the contest for Allen Park (1-0). Belleville 54, Canton...
View ArticleMichigan State an underdog to Notre Dame for recruit Antjuan Simmons?
Let's get to know Michigan State's 2017 football recruits, starting with Connor Heyward, a 6 feet 2, 215-pound athlete from Suwanee, Ga. A three-star recruit, Heyward is the son of former NFL standout...
View ArticleSaline High School three-sport athlete dies
Saline’s Ryan Estrada, who died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. Saline High School junior Ryan Estrada, a three-sport athlete, died Saturday, according to a post on the school’s athletics website. Estrada...
View ArticleReport: Top prospect Donovan Peoples-Jones choosing Thursday
The state of Michigan’s top prospect, Detroit Cass Tech’s Donovan Peoples-Jones, will announce his commitment on Thursday, WXYZ-TV reporter Justin Rose tweeted today. Detroit Cass Tech’s Donovan...
View ArticleHow to watch Donovan Peoples-Jones make his college decision - The state of...
Detroit Cass Tech receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones poses for a photo during practice Wednesday Aug.17, 2016 at Cass Tech High School in Detroit. ►UPDATE: Donovan Peoples-Jones commits to Michigan What...
View ArticleRecruiting: Detroit Cass Tech DB Donovan Johnson commits to Penn State
Detroit Cass Tech’s Donovan Johnson (2) during the Division 1 High School Championship game against Detroit Catholic Central on Saturday November 26, 2016, at Ford Field in Detroit, MI. Detroit Cass...
View ArticleTuesday, Dec. 14 Michigan boys, girls basketball results
Williamston basketball star Allison Peplowski passes against Lansing Catholic. Boys basketball Allen Park Cabrini 64, Detroit Cristo Rey 63: Cabrini (2-1) was led by Colin O’Leary who scored a career...
View ArticleHigh school wrestling preview: Top grapplers to defend title
Livonia Franklin’s Nathan Atienza, right, wrestles Grand Ledge’s Dylan Steward in the 140-pound final in March 2015 at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Division 1 wrestling is packed top to bottom this...
View ArticleWednesday, Dec. 14, high school basketball scores
General view of a basketball. Girls Basketball Auburn Hills Avondale 48, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood 28: Olivia Russell finished with 18 points, and Kathryn Wagner had 12 points for Avondale...
View ArticleCass Tech WR Donovan Peoples-Jones commits to Michigan football - The state...
Detroit Cass Tech’s Donovan Peoples-Jones runs against Novi Detroit Catholic Central on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 at Ford Field in Detroit. Here's a look at Michigan's 2017 football recruiting class,...
View ArticleThursday, Dec. 15, high school basketball scores
Prep basketball Boys Basketball Allen Park 79, Dearborn Edsel Ford 55: Austin Dietz led Allen Park (2-1) with 19 points. Ryan Fish also added 17 points. Jalal Beydoun paced Edsel Ford (1-3) with 16...
View ArticleMetro & state: MHSAA alters baseball pitching rules
Portage Northern’s Tommy Henry throws during the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star game July 6, 2016 at Comerica Park. Preps: The Michigan High School Athletic Association...
View ArticleBrother Rice football coach David Sofran won't be back
Birmingham Brother Rice football coach Dave Sofran works at practice Aug. 11, 2014. Birmingham Brother Rice football coach David Sofran will not return for a fourth season, the school announced...
View ArticleMoment in spotlight thrills Detroit Cass Tech's Donovan Peoples-Jones
Detroit Cass Tech football coach Thomas Wilcher, left, poses with receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones on Friday, Dec. 16 at Cass Tech in Detroit. Donovan Peoples-Jones got his chance to shine in the...
View ArticleFriday, Dec. 16 high school boys and girls basketball scores
Prep basketball Girls Basketball Athens 43, Quincy 32: Noelle Fuller had 21 points, six rebounds and six steals, while Jillayne Wheeler added 11 points for Athens (3-1). Additionally, Hannah Economou...
View ArticleMick McCabe’s farewell: ‘I’ll miss meeting the kids who buoy my hope’
Mick McCabe I was speaking to journalism students at Grosse Pointe South in September when one asked a question for the ages: “What are your three favorite stories you’ve written?” Well, where do I...
View ArticleMick McCabe’s memorable moments from 46-year Free Press career - Exceptional...
Mick McCabe became became the Son of Swami in 1987, picking high school football and boys and girls basketball games. Here are a few memorable stories I’ve had since June 3, 1970: The 1987 California...
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